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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.98, 703.26 and 336.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.98, 703.26 and 336.95 is: 505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.98 : 703.26 = 336.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.98/703.26 = 336.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.98x = 703.26 × 336.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.98x = 236,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,959.94/468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.27

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